Fixed Term 18 Months with the possibility of extension subject to funding
Full Time 37 hours per week
This exciting position will undertake a variety of tasks to provides a frontline point of enquiry for businesses seeking digital business support and to connect businesses with relevant schemes, guides, tools and other support provision. The broad ranging role includes bringing together digital support related information and resources to provide a knowledge hub for digital support.
The role is a key part of a Digital Business Utilisation project that increases the digital advice available to small and medium-sized enterprises across the Heart of the South West area of Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay. The aim being to help businesses grow through enhanced understanding and exploitation of digital technologies.
As the successful candidate you will ideally have a good level of knowledge and interest in digital technologies and channels such as websites and social media, preferably in a business setting. Some prior knowledge of funded programmes and schemes to encourage digital adoption amongst businesses would be helpful.
We are looking for applicants that ideally have:
There will be the opportunity to develop and take on responsibility from the outset, requiring the adaption, flexibility and willingness to embrace a forward thinking and dynamic team environment.
Devon County Council has an Agile Working policy to demonstrate commitment to supporting a positive work-life balance for employees and a commitment to be Carbon Neutral by 2030. Agile working is an important element of the strategy for adapting to, and thriving in, the working environment following the coronavirus pandemic.
If you have any questions about this role please do not hesitate to contact David Hynd on 07866 882107 or David.Hynd@devon.gov.uk for an informal discussion.
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